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It seems like everyone is talking about weight loss right now as GLP-1 medications become mainstream and\u00a0are\u00a0recommended by leading experts and doctors in the field.\u00a0With this weight-loss boom also comes a new group of people interested in cosmetic treatments\u00a0that\u00a0complement their journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The CareCredit credit card offers flexible financing solutions *<\/sup> to patients throughout each part of their beauty and wellness routine to pay for these treatments and procedures. It can be used at more than 285,000 locations nationwide and has been a trusted resource for\u00a0nearly 40\u00a0years.\u00a0We\u00a0spoke to Corona Del Mar, CA plastic surgeon Brian Reagan, MD\u00a0of\u00a0CosmetiCarePlastic\u00a0Surgery &\u00a0Medspa\u00a0Newport Beach\u00a0to learn more about how CareCredit can help patients finance the aftercare and effects of weight loss for both men and women, including skin tightening, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for thinning hair, vitamin injections and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n *<\/sup>subject to credit approval<\/sub><\/p>\n \u201cWe are seeing wonderful weight-loss outcomes with the new medications available on the market. Losing weight is such a major achievement, but it can also come with new challenges like loose skin on the body or deflated faces after volume loss, which patients very much want to address. CareCredit is a wonderful tool that allows them to address these concerns by giving patients the financial flexibility to move forward with treatments that help them feel whole again after their weight-loss journey.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThese medications have been proven to be\u00a0very effective. They\u00a0are,\u00a0however,\u00a0very serious\u00a0medications and management need to be done under the supervision of a physician who can\u00a0monitor\u00a0a patient\u2019s progress, review blood work, and make sure their plan is safe and tailored to their individual needs. My advice is to view GLP-1 therapy as a powerful tool, not a quick fix. With the right care team and a long-term mindset, patients can achieve healthy, lasting results.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOnce\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0come to a stable weight-loss point, then\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time to talk about what\u00a0can\u00a0be addressed surgically and\u00a0nonsurgically,\u00a0related to the loss of volume and skin laxity. In terms of volume loss, this is addressed either with fillers,\u00a0or, as we prefer, using the patient\u2019s own fat to create volume through autologous fat grafting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n For\u00a0skin laxity in the body, drooping breasts respond nicely to breast augmentation and\/or breast\u00a0lifts. We often see laxity of the abdomen and posterior trunk post weight loss as\u00a0well,\u00a0which lends\u00a0well to tummy tucks and\u00a0bodylifts. Looking at\u00a0extremities, it is routine to see a brachioplasty\u00a0(arm lift)\u00a0or thigh lift.\u00a0These procedures are\u00a0often\u00a0done in stages, and CareCredit plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0here because it offers flexible\u00a0[financing]\u00a0options that make it easier to move forward with the treatments\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0worked so hard to earn after months of dedication and consistency.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cDuring a weight-loss journey,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0really more\u00a0about adapting to the changes in your body and the decrease in appetite.\u00a0Many patients\u2014both men and women\u2014find that while the number on the scale is changing their body shape either\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0catching up or is changing dramatically, which prompts people to want correction\u00a0immediately,\u00a0while\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0still undergoing weight-loss treatment.\u00a0However, any correction of loose skin or volume loss, like a facelift or tummy tuck,\u00a0should really be withheld until after the final weight-loss point, after which we can assess the patient\u2019s needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Patients often ask,\u00a0\u2018When is a good time to do\u00a0my\u00a0surgery?\u2019\u00a0We would like the patients to have been stabilized in their weight-loss journey. Typically,\u00a0this will be after\u00a06 to 12 months of medication.\u00a0Additionally, patients must be off the medication\u00a0three\u00a0weeks prior to their\u00a0surgery, and\u00a0can be back on\u00a0three\u00a0weeks after.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the biggest challenges patients face with GLP-1 medications is consistency\u2014staying on track long enough to see the full benefits. Our patients find CareCredit\u2019s flexible financing helps make that commitment easier, by removing some financial stress that can come with ongoing treatment.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0also routine to\u00a0discuss\u00a0the kinds of complaints patients typically have after they lose weight, such as laxity in the face and body, and to\u00a0come up with\u00a0an action plan for after their target goal has been reached. Having that action plan helps them\u00a0maintain\u00a0their journey, knowing there will be an intervention at the end that will get them where they want to be.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n In my experience, this\u00a0has been very empowering for patients seeking\u00a0a radical\u00a0weight transformation. Having a tool like CareCredit\u00a0[enables]\u00a0patients to\u00a0maintain\u00a0their ultimate weight goals while dealing with the laxity in the face and body introduced after weight loss.\u00a0In the end, patients want to see their new self. They\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to see remnants of their old self after their\u00a0weight-loss journey.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The procedures\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0talked about empowers and\u00a0enables\u00a0patients to get to their final endpoint. With the right plan and support, patients can achieve lasting results that reflect the full success of their weight-loss journey, and CareCredit\u00a0[helps]\u00a0patients to manage their\u00a0final step\u00a0in their journey. Without it, patients might feel overwhelmed with costs. Having attainable financing through a company like CareCredit allows them to manage\u00a0these costs reasonably. We are happy to have CareCredit as a partner\u00a0that helps our wonderful patients access our services.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow can CareCredit help patients on their weight-loss journey?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
What should patients know about GLP-1 weight loss and the support it requires?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
What are the top treatments patients are looking for after their weight-loss goals are achieved?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
When is\u00a0the best time\u00a0to undergo cosmetic procedures after GLP-1 weight loss?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Can CareCredit help\u00a0patients\u00a0maintain\u00a0momentum on\u00a0their\u00a0GLP-1 journeys?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n